Isle of Wight Festival Announces 2027 Headliners: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams, and Kings of Leon to Perform

The Isle of Wight Festival has revealed its headlining acts for the 2027 event: Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams, and Kings of Leon. The festival is scheduled to take place between June 17-20 at Seaclose Park in Newport, marking the 25th edition since its revival in 2002.

Fatboy Slim is set to open the festival on Friday, followed by Robbie Williams on Saturday, and Kings of Leon will close the event on Sunday. The announcement, made on Friday, also included a first wave of other performers such as Becky Hill, Myles Smith, Bastille, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Kaiser Chiefs, Rudimental, and Cruz Beckham & The Breakers.

Additional artists confirmed in the initial lineup include Courteeners, Inhaler, The Cardigans, Aaron Rowe, Jack Savoretti, Keo, The Lilacs, Logicaltramp, Rick Parfitt Jnr Band, Scouting For Girls, and T’Pau.

Festival director Caroline Giddings highlighted the diverse appeal of the announced headliners, stating that Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams, and Kings of Leon each offer a unique element to the weekend. She also noted the inclusion of artists like Becky Hill, Bastille, and Myles Smith, ensuring a mix of genres and appeal across different generations and tastes. Giddings added that the festival also focuses on the broader experience, including food, entertainment, and communal spaces.

General ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26, at 8 a.m. GMT. An exclusive PayPal presale has already commenced. Ticket prices start at £330.

Festival-goers have expressed enthusiasm for the lineup on social media. Comments on the festival's official Instagram page included reactions such as "Party time, excellent," and "Loving the smaller acts this year."

Meanwhile, financial reports indicate that Robbie Williams generated significant profits in 2025. His live music company, You’re Not Famous LLP, reported a turnover of £76.9 million for 2025, an increase from £15 million in 2024. Gross profit rose to £27.9 million from £9 million the previous year. Williams himself received £23,686,646, with a profit split of £27,882,003. These figures follow his global stadium tour that began in May 2025 and his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.